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Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout IngredientsComforting, Satisfying, Umami-Rich Mushroom Celeriac Ragout Spooned Over Soft, Luscious, Baked Polenta

After a few warm and comforting bites, it became obvious that cold weather had met its match. Each bite so satisfying, so luscious, so nurturing. Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta now tops my list for our “forget-the-turkey” Thanksgiving dinner. Continue reading Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Baked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio Sauté – Creamy Lusciousness in a Bowl

Baked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio SautéBaked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio Sauté Quickly Becomes a Favorite for Cool and Colder Days

I’ve rediscovered polenta. It’s been years since I first made it the traditional way, standing by the stove, stirring a pot of simmering polenta for 35-45 minutes or more. Yes it was delicious, though it’s easy to understand why it never made it onto my monthly or seasonal recipe rotation. Continue reading Baked Polenta with Mushroom Radicchio Sauté – Creamy Lusciousness in a Bowl

Baked Polenta w/ Corn, Goat Cheese & Roasted Broccoli Pesto—Part 2 in a Series

Polenta with Roasted Broccoli Pesto & a Poached Egg (c) jfhaugen

“Polenta? Oh, you mean Italian grits.”

A number of years ago I came upon a recipe for a most luscious and creamy polenta. That recipe was the real deal—calling for a high water to polenta ratio and taking about an hour to cook.This polenta was far removed Continue reading Baked Polenta w/ Corn, Goat Cheese & Roasted Broccoli Pesto—Part 2 in a Series